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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Aberdeen SD

220 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Mild conditions, with a lack of precipitation, are expected to 

continue into the weekend. Temperatures today will be in the upper 

50s to 60s over northeastern South Dakota and in the 60s to upper 

70s over central South Dakota. Relative humidity values over the 

northeast will be greater than 50 percent due to the melting snow. 

Central South Dakota on the other hand will see minimum relative 

humidity values in the 40s down to the mid 20 percent, with areas 

west of the Missouri River seeing the lowest values. Winds today 

will shift to mainly be out of the west, gusting up between 20 to 30 

mph during the afternoon.



SDZ003-015-192130-

Corson-Dewey-

Including the cities of McIntosh and Isabel

120 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...



Very poor weather conditions and very low moisture content of

grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, 

indicate that dangerous burning conditions exist.  Fires will

spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is

not recommended.





The outlook for Friday afternoon...The grassland fire danger index

will reach the high category. 





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SDZ004-009-016-033>036-045-048-192130-

Campbell-Walworth-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Jones-Lyman-

Including the cities of Herreid, Mobridge, Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, 

Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Murdo, and Kennebec

220 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026 /120 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026/



...HIGH FIRE DANGER...



Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses,

and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there

is high potential for a fire to spread.  Outdoor burning should be

restricted to early morning or evening hours when wind speeds are

usually lower and the relative humidity is higher.





The outlook for Friday afternoon...The grassland fire danger index

will reach the high category. 





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SDZ051-192130-

Buffalo-

Including the city of Fort Thompson

220 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...MODERATE FIRE DANGER...



Marginal weather conditions or lowering moisture content of grasses,

and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is

some potential for a fire to spread.  Any outdoor burning should be

closely monitored.





The outlook for Friday afternoon...The grassland fire danger index

will reach the high category. 





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MNZ039-046-SDZ005>008-010-011-017>023-037-192130-

Traverse-Big Stone-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-Edmunds-Day-

Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-Hand-

Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Eureka, Aberdeen, 

Britton, Sisseton, Ipswich, Webster, Faulkton, Redfield, Clark, 

Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, Clear Lake, and Miller

220 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...LOW FIRE DANGER...



Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture content of grasses,

and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that the

probability of a fast moving fire is low.  Outdoor burning under

these conditions can usually be performed with reasonable safety

precautions, but should be monitored.





The outlook for Friday afternoon...The grassland fire danger index

will reach the low to moderate category. 





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